StudyQA — Master: Water and Coastal Management

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Water and Coastal Management (Master of Science) at the University of Oldenburg is a comprehensive advanced degree program designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary skills necessary to address the complex challenges facing aquatic environments and coastal regions worldwide. This program emphasizes an integrated understanding of hydrological processes, ecological systems, socioeconomic factors, and technological solutions essential for sustainable water resource management. Students will engage with cutting-edge research and practical applications related to water supply, flood protection, water quality, coastal erosion, climate change adaptation, and environmental conservation.

The curriculum combines foundational courses in hydrology, oceanography, environmental science, and engineering with specialized modules in coastal zone management, GIS and remote sensing, water governance, and policy development. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, case studies, laboratory work, and field excursions, students develop the analytical, technical, and decision-making skills required to implement effective water and coastal management strategies. The program promotes an interdisciplinary and international perspective, encouraging collaboration across sectors and borders to develop innovative solutions for water-related challenges.

Students will also have opportunities to participate in research projects, internships, and collaborations with industry, government agencies, and environmental organizations. The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental consulting, public administration, research institutions, NGOs, and international agencies, where they can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and coastal areas. Graduates will be equipped to address pressing issues such as climate change impacts on water systems, coastal zone development, and ecosystem preservation, ensuring they can make meaningful contributions to environmental resilience and sustainable development efforts globally and locally.

Educational organisation

The Master's programme Water and Coastal Management (WCM) is a double degree programme in which you earn two diplomas.
All in all the students need 120 credit points to pass.

Study abroad unit(s)

The Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen cooperate on this programme. In first year of the Master's programme, the students are study in Germany. They spend the second year in the Netherlands.

Course objectives

The double Master of Science degree in Water and Coastal Management opens many doors. You will be prepared to work in public organisations that are directly or indirectly responsible for water management and/or the management of coastal resources, i.e. national, regional and local authorities.
Furthermore, your educational background will be suitable for finding a job at various governmental and non-governmental agencies that have special responsibilities for the coastal area and/or water management. In addition, consultancy firms with different specialisations and/or research institutes will be interested in students who have completed this ambitious double degree programme.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills.

TOEFL (83 points Internet-based test; 560 points paper-based test; 220 points computer-based-test) OR
another English certificate of B2 level OR
a university degree in an English language programme

The admission committee will decide whether a certificate is eligible.